Hertfordshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease trap cleaning in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Grease trap cleaning in Borehamwood from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A grease trap that hasn’t been emptied in a long time
- Scheduled grease trap emptying
- A bad smell from the sinks or drains
Grease trap cleaning in Borehamwood, done properly
Every trap is different. Under-sink units are small and fill quickly and larger traps hold more grease before they fill. We look at the trap, how much the kitchen uses it and how quickly it fills before suggesting how often it needs cleaning. If you’re dealing with a small trap that fills too quickly and a bad smell from the sinks or drains, we can put it right.
Grease traps fill up with fat and food scraps, and once it’s full, fat passes into the drains. Regular emptying and cleaning stops the smells and blockages that follow.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hertfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What grease trap cleaning cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Blockages in the public sewer beyond the property
- Leaking pipework or sink wastes, which need a plumber
- Drains that need jetting rather than trap cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Borehamwood
- Kitchen waste pipes
- Inline grease traps
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes less than an hour for many under-sink units, and we clear up before we go. Before the visit, a few pictures of the system and how to reach it help us plan the work in Borehamwood.
- We locate the trap and check how it’s fitted.
- Sinks feeding the trap are taken out of use.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- The trap is refitted, tested with water and the waste taken away.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Want a quote for grease trap cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Borehamwood
Smells from a neglected trap are hard to ignore. Rotting food and grease give off foul odours that can reach the kitchen and beyond. A clean trap takes the source away. Each month of use adds to the build-up, so a site in Borehamwood is better off booking it now.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why Borehamwood businesses choose us
- Every job surveyed first
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What the work involves, part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
In schools, grease traps can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed or between meal services.
Under-sink grease traps
Under-sink traps are compact units fitted below the kitchen sink. Their small size means they fill fast, so they need frequent emptying.
Common questions in Borehamwood
Can you come to Borehamwood after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Borehamwood does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you clean school kitchens in Borehamwood in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 16 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Borehamwood. You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
The size and state of the trap make the difference, and you can expect it to take an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. We’ll confirm when we quote.
What affects the quote in Borehamwood
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Borehamwood kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 15 pubs, bars and clubs and about 4 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Borehamwood. Pub and hotel kitchens get the same build-up behind equipment and in the grease trap as any other. Kitchens in Borehamwood get their food hygiene inspections from Hertsmere council. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. A cleaning log that includes deep cleans and grease trap visits shows the work is planned.
For schools such as St Teresa Catholic Primary School, deep cleans and grease trap work are normally booked for the holidays. For a café close to Elstree & Borehamwood station, a deep clean can be done between closing and the morning rush.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Borehamwood gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Borehamwood is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover for grease trap cleaning. We also work in London, around 14 miles away.
Here we cover the WD6 postcode area for grease trap cleaning. You will find streets such as Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue, and we cover them all for grease trap cleaning. You will find Borehamwood on the A1 and A5135, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for grease trap cleaning include Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
Around Borehamwood
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College. The closest station to Borehamwood is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Borehamwood include Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Towns and villages near Borehamwood
Also in Borehamwood
Do you need grease trap cleaning in Borehamwood?
Hot water and detergent carry grease further than you’d expect. Once it cools, it sets in the pipework or the drain.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A slow-draining kitchen sink
- A routine grease trap service
- An inline trap or interceptor due for cleaning
- A small trap that fills too quickly
Healthcare kitchens cook through the year, so a deep clean has to be fitted around meals; Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest hospital to Borehamwood.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry
- How they set the interval to the next visit